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Monument record TQ 55 NW 712 - ?Second World War emplacement or redoubt, Weald Grammar School, Sevenoaks
Summary
A probable Second World War emplacement or redoubt was identified at the Weald Grammar School, Sevenoaks during an evaluation in 2021.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5434 5659 (2m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEVENOAKS, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Full Description
A probable Second World War emplacement or redoubt was identified at the Weald Grammar School, Sevenoaks during an evaluation in 2021. The feature was represented by a mound comprising a a timber structure, mounded sand with loam capping, a trodden surface, and a scoop. Linear variegation associated with the structure has been interpreted as the result of wheel rutting or footboards, and the loam capping may have been the result of upcast soil employed as a camouflage measure.
It is suggested that the structure was built and manned by the Home Guard. (1)
<1> 2021, Weald of Kent Grammar School, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3SN: Archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document). SKE57116.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57116 Unpublished document: 2021. Weald of Kent Grammar School, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3SN: Archaeological evaluation report.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at Weald of Kent Grammar School, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 2021 (Ref: Project Code: WKSS 21 EV) (EKE23831)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:53AM